I want to upgrade my WiFi card to a N (300bps) one and bought a 512AN_MMW; however that is not supported by my notebook (msg 104). What to do?

Thanks Pete, Thanks Pete,

Thanks Pete, I have upgrade now my BIOS to version 20. Unfortunately that still doesnot recognize this mini-PCI WiFi card. It could of course also be THIS card, however the 'seller' told me it should be correct, but of course no guarantee that it would work for/in my Compaq notebook. I have to look further. Thanks Pete, I have upgrade now my BIOS to version 20. Unfortunately that still doesnot recognize this mini-PCI WiFi card. It could of course also be THIS card, however the 'seller' told me it should be correct, but of course no guarantee that it would work for/in my Compaq notebook. I have to look further.

Herman, Herman,

Thans Joe, however: The first links only address the confirmity and the others point to external cards. I was looking to upgrade my internal miniPCI one from 54Mbps to 300Mbps. Sofar no luck. Thans Joe, however: The first links only address the confirmity and the others point to external cards. I was looking to upgrade my internal miniPCI one from 54Mbps to 300Mbps. Sofar no luck.

The first link details Intel 512AN_MMW -> Intel, for one. For two it is to show you to go to the Intel Download Center. Left side -> Search for Drivers, in blue. My thinking was you do not have the correct driver. Actually didn't get off my keister to look, and see what was available. I figure I'll let you do some research. Increases knowledge. BIOS update? I SHY away from advising this procedure because of One: Don't know your skills. Two: One mistake and you have an expensive conversation piece, "Oh that? I keep it around. Tried to update the BIOS, but the power went off, and I didn't have Backup power. What? NO, I didn't save the original BIOS to go back to. It DID ask me though. Looks pretty good with a rubber tree on it, huh?" YOU just think I'm kidding. If you knew about trying a BIOS update, you would have performed it already. If it were I giving you the advice, you would have been warned on what the possible outcome is, IF a mistake is made. IMHO pulling the USB Wireless adapter out of the laptop case, and plugging it in each time you use the laptop, was a better solution that possibly turning the laptop into a doorstop. Regards, joecoolvette The first link details Intel 512AN_MMW -> Intel, for one. For two it is to show you to go to the Intel Download Center. Left side -> Search for Drivers, in blue. My thinking was you do not have the correct driver. Actually didn't get off my keister to look, and see what was available. I figure I'll let you do some research. Increases knowledge. BIOS update? I SHY away from advising this procedure because of One: Don't know your skills. Two: One mistake and you have an expensive conversation piece, "Oh that? I keep it around. Tried to update the BIOS, but the power went off, and I didn't have Backup power. What? NO, I didn't save the original BIOS to go back to. It DID ask me though. Looks pretty good with a rubber tree on it, huh?" YOU just think I'm kidding. If you knew about trying a BIOS update, you would have performed it already. If it were I giving you the advice, you would have been warned on what the possible outcome is, IF a mistake is made. IMHO pulling the USB Wireless adapter out of the laptop case, and plugging it in each time you use the laptop, was a better solution that possibly turning the laptop into a doorstop. Regards, joecoolvette

I updated the BIOS already to its latest version (F20). And it looks a hardware/incompatibilty problem to me because immediately after POSTing it detects that this card is not supported. How can I load any driver if the hardware is not accepted in the first place?? I updated the BIOS already to its latest version (F20). And it looks a hardware/incompatibilty problem to me because immediately after POSTing it detects that this card is not supported. How can I load any driver if the hardware is not accepted in the first place??

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Hmmm. Let's experiment; A) Driver: A small piece of software that allows the Operating System to communicate with a device. O/S wasn't stated (Windows version), device is Intel 512AN_MMW. (Intel Wireless 5100) B) When a new device is installed, Windows will 'break it's neck' to find suitable drivers. If THE driver/s are not there, Windows will match up one of it's THOUSANDS of generic drivers. This = NO. The correct procedure is to have Windows running, then download AND install the driver. Then ALL power removed, Anti-Static Precautions FOLLOWED, and physically install the device. (Intel 512AN_MMW module) Hmmm. Let's experiment; A) Driver: A small piece of software that allows the Operating System to communicate with a device. O/S wasn't stated (Windows version), device is Intel 512AN_MMW. (Intel Wireless 5100) B) When a new device is installed, Windows will 'break it's neck' to find suitable drivers. If THE driver/s are not there, Windows will match up one of it's THOUSANDS of generic drivers. This = NO. The correct procedure is to have Windows running, then download AND install the driver. Then ALL power removed, Anti-Static Precautions FOLLOWED, and physically install the device. (Intel 512AN_MMW module)

I see I cannot post a link. Cool(?) Okay; A) What wireless driver did you download? Yes. I need the version number. URL of driver download page would be better. Paste in a Comment. Do not need direct link. Also what method did you use to download AND install? Plus, I believe you have a Black - Wireless Antenna wire, and a White - Wireless Antenna wire. Which one did you connect to the Main terminal on the wireless module? No,....just don't want to 'Leave any stone unturned. I have more...... I see I cannot post a link. Cool(?) Okay; A) What wireless driver did you download? Yes. I need the version number. URL of driver download page would be better. Paste in a Comment. Do not need direct link. Also what method did you use to download AND install? Plus, I believe you have a Black - Wireless Antenna wire, and a White - Wireless Antenna wire. Which one did you connect to the Main terminal on the wireless module? No,....just don't want to 'Leave any stone unturned. I have more......